Search Results: Titles starting with M from Two Book Nuts

As if the West wasn't wild enough in 1925, on July twentieth, along came Lester Rougeot.Born into a pioneer farm and ranch family in Lowes Canyon, Monterey County, California, just north of the San Luis Obispo County line, Lester was a kid who livened up the land. "I liked to cause a little excitement once in awhile," Lester admitted. "Still do." He did, he does – and, more than once in awhile.Lester's family grew grain, raised cattle, horses, and mules on ranches all over the territory. Red Head Canyon east of San Ardo, the Heritage Ranch, Ranchita Canyon, Hog Canyon, and Indian Valley, Lester came to know his lifelong stomping grounds well. As a result, he cultivated a sense of belonging so strong he rarely cares to leave. He'd much rather hang out at Joe's Place than get on a plane to anywhere.Throughout his life, Lester has seen many changes. From mule team powered harvesters to self-propelled computerized equipment, from horse and buggy to ATVs, and from telephone party lines to cell phones.… Read More

Mountains of Fire is the first complete account of San Luis Obispo County's morros - a chain of ancient volcanic peaks which has stretched northward from the city of San Luis Obispo to the sea for over 25 million years. The distinctive peaks, also known as the "Nine Sisters", is a great reference source filled with maps, quotes and vignettes. The book provides enjoyable reading and unique insights into the morros which have help define the region since before the coming of man.